Ion Fury

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7.0

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  1. quirewise
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    Arguably one of—if not the best—modern retro shooter, Ion Fury delivers on all fronts. With its outstanding music, excellent gameplay, incredible visuals, it's a game that will surely take you back to the gold age of first-person shooters. So for players who are up for a good challenge and a fast-paced and action-packed experience, you'll be hard-pressed to find anything better than IonArguably one of—if not the best—modern retro shooter, Ion Fury delivers on all fronts. With its outstanding music, excellent gameplay, incredible visuals, it's a game that will surely take you back to the gold age of first-person shooters. So for players who are up for a good challenge and a fast-paced and action-packed experience, you'll be hard-pressed to find anything better than Ion Fury.

    Warning: This game isn't for children. Or cowards.    … Expand
  2. Downzone
    Apr 28, 2022
    10
    Great game. I loved Duke Nukem 3D and this is the same vibe. Takes me in a time when things and games were more simple
  3. DarkShroom
    Aug 19, 2021
    10
    It' very much an extension of an old formula, like Duke3D wih 4x more detail

    now whether you prefer the fantasy of the previous games, like SW, Blood, Duke3D is a matter of choice. It's not got the more detailed story like Blood, but it's more like the almost story-free Duke Nukem... with a woman making the sassy comments instead (reminiscent of NWLF) i think just judge this product    It' very much an extension of an old formula, like Duke3D wih 4x more detail

    now whether you prefer the fantasy of the previous games, like SW, Blood, Duke3D is a matter of choice. It's not got the more detailed story like Blood, but it's more like the almost story-free Duke Nukem... with a woman making the sassy comments instead (reminiscent of NWLF)

    i think just judge this product as a set of excellent levels and weapons, a kinda hands off story that you'll pick up through the tannoy..... just like many old-school shooters that focus on the pure sandbox quality and not just a narrative

    regarding the companies knee-jerk reaction... well it is tough to make decisions in the industry these days that causes social justice warriors to band together to ruin everyones fun. Who cares what a f**b**g is... it's a male handbag..... it's what you say to your mate when he starts taking fashion too serious "nice f*** bro".... "okay mr macho"

    most gays i've ever met, actually do enjoy banter to, without getting offended! i avoid snowflake gays and drama queens because they idiots not do to their sexual preferences    … Expand
  4. Kenshirooo
    Jul 14, 2021
    10
    لعبه اسطوريه بمعني الكلمه تستحق عشره من عشره مفيش فيها اي سلبيات لعبه تفكرك بروح وجمال العاب زمان محتاجين من شركات الالعاب تهتم بالنوعيه دي الكلاسيك ارت والبيكسل ارت فن عظيم جدا
  5. ylnylmn
    Jun 30, 2021
    8
    The game is good, I have no idea why it got low ratings. You can play a game like Blood and Shadow Warrior without getting bored. Level designs, environmental interactions, enemy desings, a lot of secret, conflict dynamics, fluency. The cons are that the story is weak and the AI ​​is bad. But I definitely recommend it if you like old style shooters like this I'm sure you will like it.
  6. BFG-1337
    Mar 25, 2021
    8
    For someone who has never played Duke Nukem 3D or Blood this was really refreshing and lots of fun, I really think that think game alone is better than Doom 2016, Doom Eternal and Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus. - I think that those games don't even come close to Ion Fury for level design and weapons.

    Highs: Great level design, unique weapons, great soundtrack, fair difficulty Lows:    For someone who has never played Duke Nukem 3D or Blood this was really refreshing and lots of fun, I really think that think game alone is better than Doom 2016, Doom Eternal and Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus. - I think that those games don't even come close to Ion Fury for level design and weapons.

    Highs: Great level design, unique weapons, great soundtrack, fair difficulty
    Lows: Lack of supershotgun (there is a poster in the game that advertises an "Ion Shotgun" but there is no such weapon in the game only the basic shotgun), earlier bossfights can be harder than later ones (mech boss).

    It's all around a great game with real heart and soul, modern AAA games can't touch this game and in fact are eating It's dust in my world.    … Expand
  7. MrSchipunov
    Dec 27, 2020
    9
    Extremely fun game that apparently got reviewbombed for political reasons. You won't regret buying this, especially when it's on sale.
  8. Krakken
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    Excellent game, it clicks on all the major points, its fun, levels are huge with lots of secrets to find, gore, very well designed enemies and weapons. highly recommend it.
  9. Zit
    Jul 14, 2020
    9
    This came out just after I got a 100% on World Tour, I was so happy with something else (GOOD waifu girl) to half carry on from Duke. I feel my beef with this game is the backgrounds are too bland at times: I mean it is way to joined on some levels others just look amazing, but a few well bland and carries through-out the stage

    Amazing game: story, the quote lines, stages, music. 2nd of    This came out just after I got a 100% on World Tour, I was so happy with something else (GOOD waifu girl) to half carry on from Duke. I feel my beef with this game is the backgrounds are too bland at times: I mean it is way to joined on some levels others just look amazing, but a few well bland and carries through-out the stage

    Amazing game: story, the quote lines, stages, music. 2nd of this please in the future!.

    Keep the voice actress too she was good gave off the reason's why I like the Duke man for (Jon St.)

    Kudos thanks for a good game    … Expand
  10. LastingVacancy
    Jul 9, 2020
    8
    There was some controversy about transphobic remarks hidden in this game, which upset some people (and quite rightly so) which prompted the developers to try and censor it - which, in turn, offended some status quo warriors who hate the idea of basic human decency in a modern society.

    With that out of the way, and if the whiff of controversy about a game doesn't turn you off too much,    There was some controversy about transphobic remarks hidden in this game, which upset some people (and quite rightly so) which prompted the developers to try and censor it - which, in turn, offended some status quo warriors who hate the idea of basic human decency in a modern society.

    With that out of the way, and if the whiff of controversy about a game doesn't turn you off too much, Ion Fury (formerly Ion Maiden, until the band threw a hissy fit) is a solid first-person-shooter made in the 20-year-old build engine, by the original users of the build engine. Taking modern ideas - a likeable female protagonist, specific weapons as keys to interact with the environment, making said environments actually LOOK like a plce you would actually see in real life - and old-school gameplay, like more than two weapons (that all look and feel great to use,) open-ended levels that encourage and reward exploration, and a colourful variety of enemies with different weaknesses and tactics - and smashes it all together. It's a little messy, but then so is making a cake, and as long as you get all the right ingredients and set it to bake for the right length of time, you're more than likely to get something good.

    Ion Fury has some odd keybinding options, awkward hitboxes, and the inescapable feeling of nostalgia that hangs over the whole experience like a bad mood - but the build engine still works well, Shelly "Bombshell" Harrison is a fun hero to take control of with a magnificent arsenal of guns and quips, and the world is cyberpunk with a wry sense of irony that doesn't get in the way too much. Overall, I firmly recommend Ion Fury, though it will remain "Ion Maiden" in my heart.    … Expand
  11. DemKin
    May 27, 2020
    10
    Haven't bought or played the game, but when a group comes together to try to shame and insult someone into forcing them to adhere to their point of view, I can't help but feel the need to get back at them, especially when it's those SJWs I can't stand anymore, or the always-furious alt-right, both parties feel like they come to the rescue when they in fact just annoy the h*** out of theHaven't bought or played the game, but when a group comes together to try to shame and insult someone into forcing them to adhere to their point of view, I can't help but feel the need to get back at them, especially when it's those SJWs I can't stand anymore, or the always-furious alt-right, both parties feel like they come to the rescue when they in fact just annoy the h*** out of the rest of us.
    But anyway, this is no place for political conversations, and that's the point.
    10/10, amazing game, would play.    … Expand
  12. GenericGamer283
    May 22, 2020
    9
    I'm just making this review to fix the user score, caused by that bs review bombing that hapened almost a year ago, because this game is definitely not a "6.3".
  13. Azuris
    May 14, 2020
    8
    + Great Level Design
    + Great World Design
    + Fun Gameplay
    + Shelly is a great Protagonist, want to see more of her
    + Good Music / Sound design

    - it feels like it is missing some bigger or crazier Weapon, like the BFG or a Katana, something playfull
    - In Higher difficulties there could be more Ammo
  14. Apakungen
    Apr 21, 2020
    8
    With its high pace, simplistic gameplay and awesome level-design, Ion Fury reminds you why the 90-s is often called the golden days of FPS.
  15. vgi99
    Apr 7, 2020
    8
    Hello from the 90s. In the adventures of Shelly Harrison, you get everything that you love Duke Nukem 3D, Shadow Warrior and Blood for. High speed. Hardcore gameplay without newfangled frills. Cool level design. The bonus is a beautifully designed cyberpunk world of the future. Of the shortcomings, only the modest combat arsenal of Shelly-Bombshelly can be noted.
  16. FrostormNidhegg
    Feb 26, 2020
    10
    Отличный шутер старого формата. Иногда бесят загадки и не понятно куда идти и что делать, но по сравнению со старым Дюком Нюкемом - тут все очень хорошо и понятно. По поводу мыла гейского - разрабы не стали прогибаться под сжв отбросы, так что все в порядке, гейское мыло осталось. Советую всем любителям старых шутеров.Отличный шутер старого формата. Иногда бесят загадки и не понятно куда идти и что делать, но по сравнению со старым Дюком Нюкемом - тут все очень хорошо и понятно. По поводу мыла гейского - разрабы не стали прогибаться под сжв отбросы, так что все в порядке, гейское мыло осталось. Советую всем любителям старых шутеров.
  17. Chronik808
    Feb 8, 2020
    9
    Perfektní hra ,už se těším na WRATH.
    Iron Fury je rychlá, akční a hodně sexy. Taková střílečka mého mládí v lepším kabátu.
    Build Engine je perfektní a hra v něm běží výborně. Každý kdo rád Duka, Blood nebo Shadow Warrior ihned uvidí super práci jak se dá jenom zlepšovat funkční střílečka a 3D Realms to očividně nezapomněli.
  18. Bras
    Feb 5, 2020
    10
    I think its all that build engine can do! Great game like in 90s Shadow Warrior or Duke Nukem!
  19. Kulkuri
    Feb 2, 2020
    9
    This game has some minor issues, but I'm in deeply love with it. It's almost exactly like the FPS games I fell in love with in 90s with every quirk that comes with them but in a really amazing scale. The final boss battle was probably the most disappointing thing but everything else was just glorious. If you like Duke Nukem 3D, Blood, Shadow Warrior and such games, then this is your thing.This game has some minor issues, but I'm in deeply love with it. It's almost exactly like the FPS games I fell in love with in 90s with every quirk that comes with them but in a really amazing scale. The final boss battle was probably the most disappointing thing but everything else was just glorious. If you like Duke Nukem 3D, Blood, Shadow Warrior and such games, then this is your thing. Built using Build Engine it is a visual masterpiece which also sounds magnificent.

    Unfortunately I have to mention that the devs might or might not be SJW appeasers. A large part of this game's character is built around being "slightly immature" calling out holy cows of our time like the games used to do in 90s. I find that kind of nostalgic humour highly entertaining. It's essentially just banter and I wish the devs went even further with it than they did. But it seems that they lacked confidence in their own creation at least when it came to some jokes.

    I wish that they wouldn't censor the game like they said they would to quell the complains from small group of bullies. They also announced they'd cut some of the money they gained from sales of the game to send to these bullies which I found baffling (because it's clear extortion). I didn't take this into account in my score but I think people should know about it. It's sad that I even have to write about this political stuff because the game itself is very good and mostly apolitical.    … Expand
  20. g8or8de
    Feb 1, 2020
    9
    I was skeptical of purchasing Ion Fury because of the review bombers on Metacritic, but I saw positive reviews on Steam and GOG, so decided to try it.

    Ion Fury is a quality retro FPS - a polished version of the Duke Nukems and Shadow Warriors of old, with updated controls and graphics. I'm currently into my 3rd hour of gameplay, and the game shows polish in every single map I've played    I was skeptical of purchasing Ion Fury because of the review bombers on Metacritic, but I saw positive reviews on Steam and GOG, so decided to try it.

    Ion Fury is a quality retro FPS - a polished version of the Duke Nukems and Shadow Warriors of old, with updated controls and graphics. I'm currently into my 3rd hour of gameplay, and the game shows polish in every single map I've played so far.

    If a developer puts this much heart and soul into making a game, it would be a shame to piss on their efforts. I say give it a try.    … Expand
  21. Ramiro1992
    Jan 23, 2020
    9
    This is probably among the best FPS I have ever played in my life, and I have played a lot. This games takes everything good about other FPS and also improves what is wrong with other games of the same genre. Delightful every second, never gets repetitive, and it is so funny and addictive (in a good way) that it is hard to explain with words. This game is very underrated but mostlyThis is probably among the best FPS I have ever played in my life, and I have played a lot. This games takes everything good about other FPS and also improves what is wrong with other games of the same genre. Delightful every second, never gets repetitive, and it is so funny and addictive (in a good way) that it is hard to explain with words. This game is very underrated but mostly overlooked by most reviewers. This game means QUALITY in every single aspect, except a couple of them, for example the secrets, they are great but some of them are so hidden and almost impossible to find during a normal playthrough. The action is amazingly crafted and the OST is an absolute masterpiece.

    GAMEPLAY [9/10]: The gameplay is almost perfect, every weapon is useful and it feels very realistic and at the same time kind of bizarre. The creepy and urban atmosphere is among the best I have seen, it's easily to get immersed into the beautiful level design, lots of light effects and things happening, the stages feel really alive, like you are actually there and that place went through someting huge. The stage variety is wonderful, you can be on the streets of a huge futuristic city, and in other stage you can be in a house of horrors, with spooky hallways and gardens. The hitbox detection is not perfect but works so well, if you hit enemies in the head they will either die or get a lot of damage, there is a special ability (only with the revolver) that let you aim to the head of the enemies and then release the mouse button to give auto head shots, this ability is not easy to use cause the aim lasts briefly but if you can pull it out it works nice. The game feels so comfortable to play that you will forget of your surroundings and enjoy this game to the fullest.
    GRAPHICS [10/10]: This game uses the build engine, and it uses it in the best possible way. The most gorgeous textures that made 90's video games so good to look at, your eyes would be thankfull to you for the rest of the day after watching this game. The animations and the enviroment interaction are a nice touch, there are some minor details that I dislike, like not being able to interact with a few things or bullets not marking in certain things, but most of the time you will see bullet marks in most of the things you shoot. The death animations of the enemies, the explosions and the whole graphical effects are so nice.
    SOUND/MUSIC [9/10]: The OST has a few amazing tracks, not every track is great, but the ones that are actually good will make you love them, from relaxing tunes like Le Mansion (the best IMO) to the frenetic night club music of the first stage, it is music for almost every taste. Now from the sound department, I gotta say that the voice acting is wonderful, Shelly has the most lovely voice I have ever heard from a female video game character, yet at the same time she sounds so badass without loosing her female side. The quotes are most of them good, and a few of them are okay. Little bit of unnecessary swearing but nothing excessive.
    STORY [8/10]: Some mad scientist called Heskel is making robotic machines to rule over the world, but it is an old styled FPS, who needs a big story? Also the quality of a game is in the fact of being able to play it, not watching 2 hs long cutscenes explaining the story. During the course of the game, you will hear everything you need to know about the storyline.
    REPLAYABILITY [8/10]: Due to the fact that there are so many secrets in this game and well suited difficulty levels, this has some great replay value, but not as much as some would expect, if there's replay value, is for the sake of loving this game (I really do). So I would recommend this game without doubting, it is one of the best FPS ever made IMHO.
    OVERALL [9/10] This game takes me back to everything I loved as a late 90's child, reminds me to the best FPS games ever made: Duke Nukem 3D, Shadow Warrior, Blood and ... Doom, why not? It is kind of sad this masterpiece didn't get a physical release (just like in the old days) but the fact that is on steam and in GOG makes it a must have for every people that likes video games.    … Expand
  22. Babutto
    Dec 8, 2019
    8
    Pros.:
    - nostalgic game design and graphics. For DN fans;
    - quite interesting story and difficulty pace; - variety of weapons; - many, MANY secrets to explore; - map bugs when you can go to the edge of the map. It's fun; - music. Some tracks are cool. Cons: - sometimes boring; - sometimes you feel the game takes too long to finish; - graphics and speed of running may cause    Pros.:
    - nostalgic game design and graphics. For DN fans;
    - quite interesting story and difficulty pace;
    - variety of weapons;
    - many, MANY secrets to explore;
    - map bugs when you can go to the edge of the map. It's fun;
    - music. Some tracks are cool.

    Cons:
    - sometimes boring;
    - sometimes you feel the game takes too long to finish;
    - graphics and speed of running may cause headaches;
    - some monsters and enemies seem annoying and predictable.

    Not the best shooter, but definitely worth trying.    … Expand
  23. nykfist
    Nov 20, 2019
    8
    Really fun shooter. Character dialogue and naughty sense-of-humour is perfect..
  24. carnivorCactae
    Oct 20, 2019
    8
    Positives:

    - great gunplay - breathtaking leveldesign - truly earcandy soundtrack that never gets old - varied enemy-types - fast and fluid gameplay that does not waste your time - no annyoing cut-scenes, QTE-bullcrap or tedious and boring exposition - chock-full with secrets and eastereggs Negatives: - Boss-battles are tedious and not fun due to constant ammo-shortage and    Positives:

    - great gunplay
    - breathtaking leveldesign
    - truly earcandy soundtrack that never gets old
    - varied enemy-types
    - fast and fluid gameplay that does not waste your time
    - no annyoing cut-scenes, QTE-bullcrap or tedious and boring exposition
    - chock-full with secrets and eastereggs

    Negatives:

    - Boss-battles are tedious and not fun due to constant ammo-shortage and insta-death-traps
    - No overpowered, level-clearing UBer-weapon like the BFG
    - gore-system is a littlebit lackluster
    - Soundtrack-files (as the CD, too!) are inclomplete and short    … Expand
  25. interlinked
    Sep 16, 2019
    8
    A good but not great throwback to a simpler time. Not the best 3D Realms game, but certainly a step in the right direction. If you loved Duke 3D I would say definitely give this game a shot.

    *To all the 0's out there: Grow up. You're legitimately not only toxic to this website, but make "gamers" look bad as well. 3D Realms said they were going to remove a joke because it's 2019 and    A good but not great throwback to a simpler time. Not the best 3D Realms game, but certainly a step in the right direction. If you loved Duke 3D I would say definitely give this game a shot.

    *To all the 0's out there: Grow up. You're legitimately not only toxic to this website, but make "gamers" look bad as well. 3D Realms said they were going to remove a joke because it's 2019 and people are chamin soft, but recanted the the statement and the dialogue is still in the game.    … Expand
  26. Dunge
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Don't listen to the outrage mob of review bombers who think being a nice person is weak while being disrespectful somehow needs to be defended. I hate how social media propaganda shaped this breed of modern idiots hell bent on fighting for the wrong things. They claims to be against people uselessly complaining and interfering with game development while behaving 10x worse themselves, it'sDon't listen to the outrage mob of review bombers who think being a nice person is weak while being disrespectful somehow needs to be defended. I hate how social media propaganda shaped this breed of modern idiots hell bent on fighting for the wrong things. They claims to be against people uselessly complaining and interfering with game development while behaving 10x worse themselves, it's pretty childish and pathetic. Devs did a good thing by removing the content who shouldn't have been there in the first place.

    That being said, a game should be reviewed for the content, not the meta.

    Level design is the best I've seen since a while, and I've played pretty much all FPS game campaigns out there. Gameplay is fast and responsive and satisfying, just like the modern DOOM without the quick time events always breaking the pace. Game is pretty lengthy and keep consistent quality all way long. I just wish there was a bit more enemy diversity.    … Expand
  27. Lordbadface
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Excelente juego con buenas mecánicas de disparo y una historia interesante.No escuchen a los idiotas que se quejan de censura cuando ni siquiera lo han jugado. Los anti-sjw van a morir algún día.
  28. DogDoggington
    Aug 27, 2019
    8
    Grow the **** up and review the game, not the politics you fools. "Bending the knee" doesn't affect game play or story and complaining about it just makes you look like idiots. Overall a fun game though. Would wait to buy it on sale as $25 is a bit much for a quick game I won't go back to super soon. Maybe wait for it to drop to $15 on sale.
  29. Agitato
    Aug 27, 2019
    8
    A game for fans longing for the good ole days of shooters. Glad they made the decision to not censor after all.
  30. ElWray
    Aug 27, 2019
    8
    Great game, glad they saw the light and kept the game the way it is.
    I don't respect censorship at all, so this kinda put the bad taste out of my mouth.
    Still, it's a new - old school 90's shooter, you run around fast and shoot things, do puzzles, platform and make wisecracks, sometimes politically incorrect. If that sounds good to you, you'll have a blast. If not, please stay the hell    Great game, glad they saw the light and kept the game the way it is.
    I don't respect censorship at all, so this kinda put the bad taste out of my mouth.
    Still, it's a new - old school 90's shooter, you run around fast and shoot things, do puzzles, platform and make wisecracks, sometimes politically incorrect. If that sounds good to you, you'll have a blast. If not, please stay the hell away from this game. The same goes for any game btw.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#90 Best PC Game of 2019
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#48 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019
16
#16 Most Shared PC Game of 2019

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. Worth Playing
    Dec 2, 2019
    90
    Ion Fury is an old-school shooting fan's dream. All of the mechanics are intact, from non-regenerative health to the ability to carry a full arsenal of weapons, and the level design feels intuitive and encourages exploration without needing waypoints. Some of the new mechanics fit in well, but a few, like the need to reload, only increase the difficulty on a tough game. Seeing all of this done on a decades-old engine is enough to convince you of the versatility of those old FPS engines. Unless you hate the old FPS style, Ion Fury is a must-have for your gaming library.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Oct 16, 2019
    80
    Great and fun homage to the retro shooters from the 90s
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  3. GameGrin
    Sep 20, 2019
    80
    A very well-made, entertaining throwback shooter with some useful quality of life improvements, but nothing you didn't see 20 years ago.
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